Why are safety strips being attached to utility poles?

Q. What are all of the yellow stripes on the telephone poles on Division Street and Central Park Avenue? Seems more are popping up every day to elsewhere.

A. Several Ask the Times readers have asked about these reflective strips going up on utility poles at various locations in Davenport. We contacted the MidAmerican Energy Company for more information. Geoff Greenwood, media relations manager for MidAmerican Energy Company, responded:

"Those reflective yellow strips your reader spotted are safety markers that MidAmerican Energy is adding to a growing number of utility poles. The high-visibility markers improve safety by making poles more visible to drivers, particularly at night. We hope the reflective markers will also enhance our system reliability by reducing the number of vehicle crashes into utility poles."

"MidAmerican Energy installed reflective strips on 500 utility poles within the city limits."

Q. About two months ago, the bridge over I-80 in Eldridge, Iowa, was struck by a semi. How/when will it be fixed? -- Linda

A. Several Ask the Times readers have asked about the Interstate 80 bridge. We contacted the Iowa Department of Transportation with your questions. Mark F. Brandl, P.E., Davenport Construction Office, the residential construction engineer, responded on Aug. 30:

"Hopefully, the bridge will be fixed and ready to open in a couple of weeks. However, the closure barricades may remain due to the City of Davenport work at Veteran's Memorial Parkway. We're coordinating with them as the original barricades belong to the City. "

Q. Why aren't more trees planted in LeClaire Park, Davenport? All of them now are along the river. Why not come in the middle to offer more shade? -- Quad-Cities Resident

A. Steve Ahrens, executive officer, Riverfront Improvement Commission, provided the following response, "I would say that while trees in the middle of the park lawn would be great for shade, they would block the view of the stage and disrupt various layouts for the numerous festivals, concerts, and special events that take place there each year."

Police are now with new yellow signal clothing on patrol

On this day introduced the service in the police headquarters Essen before his patrol work with new protective clothing by reflective material.

Your responsibilities are in particular the fight against road accidents in the urban areas of Essen. For certain areas of responsibility, the use of police motorcycles offers, as the maneuverability, it is flexibility and small footprint offer significant advantages over the patrol car.

As of now the motorcyclists of the police with the new motorcycle clothing will be on display on the streets of Essen. The motorcycle, matching the police uniforms in NRW, was converted by the color green to blue.

To protect the security of civil servants will be improved, the new motorcycle suits, compared to the old version, on the entire shoulder area, neon yellow color have.

The recognition is enhanced by the bright yellow color and wider, silver colored reflective strips.

Thus the police uniform is visible even from a distance and thus the visibility is further increased, the previous white has been replaced by a neon yellow helmet.

The new uniforms are waterproof, while the green station wagon was only water resistant.

When traffic service 12 Police provided their service. In addition, another 32 motorcyclists in the four police stations, eight per inspection, equipped with the new motorcycle protective clothing.

The police headquarters Essen reminded that basically all motorcyclists in traffic seen worse than drivers. It is therefore essential for every motorcycle friend to contribute to own safety and that of all other road users. In addition to a roadworthy bicycle and one's own behavior, is an essential aspect for safe power cycling, wearing safe and sufficiently protective reflective clothing.

Reflective clothing saves cyclists at night riding

The big problem is that cyclist’s night is not well regarded. Wearing a safety vest can enhance the visibility and make cyclists be seen and be safer.

Well, now there is a spray that solves this problem...

Volvo has teamed up with a Swedish company to produce a spray Albedo100 whose job it is to make your reflective clothing. While day, natural light is invisible, it reacts with headlamp lights at night, and producing the same effect they have reflective strips.

In addition, it leads to first wash, so I do not have to wear the same clothes (or vest) every time you go out on the bike. It can be applied to a wide range of articles (and textures) different from accessories chic clothing, shoes, helmet, wheelchair or backpack with reflective tape.

Currently, the spray is able test - offering free vela six stores in London - and will expand the availability and internationally, if it proves feasible for commercialization.

Reflective material: Celebrate Halloween with prudently

In the aftermath of Halloween festivities on October 31 evening, officers in safety vest from the cities of Terrebonne and Mascouche accentuate their presence in every corner of the MRC Les de 16 h to 20 h 30.

Because safety is everyone's business, police territory also asks the population to exercise caution and vigilance when traveling.

10 Essential guidelines

The police took the opportunity to recall some basic safety rules to spend prudently evening.

First, it is better to wear light colored clothing with reflective strips for visibility. It is also better to go for short clothing to avoid tripping. In a similar vein, avoid masks and instead use makeup to see and hear what is happening around. Also, turn on a flashlight to see better and be more visible.

For older, tell your parents your route and time of return. It is best to ring the door in groups or with an adult and always wait outside the houses. Browse one side of the street at a time and avoid cross unnecessarily. Cross streets at intersections and obey traffic signs with reflective tape. Refuse to approach a car or get there without the permission of your parents. Finally, it is suggested to parents and children to check all the treats received for some might eat them safely.